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Help me find the perfect kettle

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SnapBang · 21/08/2024 23:06

Looking for suggestions for a new kettle as ours died this evening. Looking online but I can’t find quite what I want.

Wish list:

  • black or mostly black / would match other black appliances
  • steel or at least not plastic looking
  • stylish and sleek
  • must be part of a range that also sells a 4-slice toaster to match (although I’m not buying that quite yet)
  • made by a well-known, trusted company that I’ve at least heard of before
  • £50-£100 max but cheaper would be brilliant
  • available for UK mainland home delivery

Anyone bought something similar recently that you would recommend? Many thanks!

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ClipTap · 21/08/2024 23:11

I ended up buying an Amazon basics kettle which has worked fine

It's brand is something like Umi

I saw my dad giving it a sly inspection out of the corner of my eye but he made no comment

A kettle isn't cutting edge technology so just buy one that takes your fancy

I bought mine because I wanted it delivered the next day so I didn't think too long and hard about it

It's stainless steel

CoastalCalm · 21/08/2024 23:12

Dualit or Kitchenaid

ClipTap · 21/08/2024 23:14

My previous kettle was a Bosch

AtTheTurnybus · 21/08/2024 23:14

Get the Dualit. I've got that and their toaster.

Garlicfest · 21/08/2024 23:21

@ClipTap has the idea, I think! Stainless steel, black trim, £27. Really easy to find a matching toaster. Bosch & Russell Hobbs 4-slice are both under £50 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Stainless-Steel-Electric-Kettle/dp/B07PDYW9D7

LovelyDaaling · 21/08/2024 23:23

Looking at the Good Housekeeping Institute reviews, they point out that paying a higher price doesn't ensure you are buying a better kettle. Having said that, two kettles tied for joint best, one being the ProCook (available in black, stainless steel and grey) and matching 4 slice toasters available.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/electricals/g26060049/best-kettles/#product-8fc04cc7-1307-47cc-bb15-2dcaece45b6f

14 best kettles to buy for speedy boiling

These are the kettles worth investing in, tried and tested by the GHI

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/electricals/g26060049/best-kettles#product-8fc04cc7-1307-47cc-bb15-2dcaece45b6f

ClipTap · 21/08/2024 23:24

They don't seem to sell mine anymore

Not sure I'd want amazon basics written on the side like the one linked above though

SnapBang · 21/08/2024 23:28

Thank you for the guide! Dualit and KitchenAid are too expensive I think. Not liking the Amazon one as it says “Amazon Basics “ on it quite clearly. I’m getting lost on kettles online, have probably looked at too many 😂 I’ll try again in the morning. Thank you all!

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Toohardtofindaproperusername · 28/08/2024 21:18

I juts did the same. Spent loads on the posh bosch one a.few years ago. Looks good but leaked within a few years. I just went out to teaco and bought a tower basic black kettle..Nice.. light. 20 quid so if it leaks after 2 years I wonr be mightily pissed off. Pretty sure they have matching toasters if that's your thing

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